Review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) by David O — 09 Dec 2011

Loved the book and the movie was kewl too . . .

This review of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) was written by David O on 09 Dec 2011.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has generally received positive reviews.

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